IND vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction | 5th T20, Playing XI

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 5th T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for New Zealand tour of India 2026

India is set to face New Zealand in the 5th T20 match of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday, January 31.

Preview

In the 5th T20 match of the New Zealand tour of India 2026, India (IND) is set to face New Zealand (NZ). India performed outstandingly well in this series. However, they lost the previous game by 50 runs. In the last game, Shivam Dube performed outstandingly well and scored 65 runs off just 23 balls, while Rinku Singh also played well. Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each in the bowling department.

On the other hand, something good finally came for New Zealand as they won the 4th game of the series by 50 runs. Devon Conway and Tim Seifert played well and gave a good start to the Kiwis from the top order as they scored 44 and 62 runs, respectively. While Daryl Mitchell also played well, scoring 39 runs. Mitchell Santner performed well in bowling as he took three wickets in the previous game.

Match Information- IND vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction

India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I

New Zealand tour of India, 31 Jan 2026, Sat, 7:00 PM IST ,Thiruvananthapuram

Probable PlayingXI

India

SA Yadav(C), RK Singh, Abhishek Sharma, HH Pandya, S Dubey, SV Samson, Ishan Kishan, H Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, JJ Bumrah

Bench: KL Yadav, S Iyer, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi

New Zealand

Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, JA Duffy, MJ Henry, MS Chapman, Mitchell Santner(C), James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi

Bench: Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, KA Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Tim Robinson, B Jacobs

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- India

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 159

Pitch Report- IND vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction

The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, generally offers a balanced surface. Fast bowlers can swing the ball early in the match, while spinners play a vital role as the match progresses, taking advantage of the grip and turn of the pitch. The pitch offers consistent bounce, which encourages batsmen to play cautiously. Due to these conditions, matches often produce low to moderate scores.

Captains- 8

Abhishek Sharma IND | all

Abhishek Sharma has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 306 runs in the last 10 games. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

Tim Seifert NZ | WICKETKEEPER

Tim Seifert is a top-order batsman. He scored 62 runs off just 36 balls in the last game with a strike rate of over 172.

Avoid Player Message- 8.5

Rinku Singh- IND | BAT- 7.5

Zak Foulkes- NZ | ALL-ROUNDER

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 11/100

WicketKeeper

Glenn Phillips- 7

Sanju Samson- 8.5

Batter

Suryakumar Yadav- 9

AllRounder

Hardik Pandya- 9

Shivam Dube- 7

Mitchell Santner- 7.5

Abhishek Sharma- 8

Bowler

Arshdeep Singh- 8.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 12.5/100

WicketKeeper

Glenn Phillips- 7

Sanju Samson- 8.5

Batter

Suryakumar Yadav- 9

AllRounder

Shivam Dube- 7

Mitchell Santner- 7.5

Abhishek Sharma- 8

Bowler

Arshdeep Singh- 8.5

Varun Chakravarthy- 8

FAQs – IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (5th T20I)

1. When and where will India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I be played?

The 5th T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST.

2. What is the pitch report for Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram?

The pitch generally offers balanced conditions. Fast bowlers get swing early, while spinners become effective as the match progresses. Batters need to spend time at the crease. The average first-innings score is around 159, and low to moderate totals are common at this venue.

3. How did both teams perform in the previous match?

India lost the 4th T20 by 50 runs despite a brilliant knock of 65 off 23 balls by Shivam Dube. Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each. New Zealand dominated the match with strong performances from Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Mitchell Santner, who took three wickets.

4. Who are the best captain and vice-captain picks for fantasy teams?

Top captaincy choices include Abhishek Sharma for his all-round ability and Tim Seifert for his explosive top-order batting. Shivam Dube and Mitchell Santner are excellent vice-captain options due to their impact with both bat and ball.

5. Which players are the best budget fantasy picks?

Shivam Dube is a strong budget pick after his explosive knock in the last match. Mitchell Santner is another valuable option, especially on a pitch that supports spin bowling.

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